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Golden Globes Celebs Gathered at the GBK Gifting Lounge to Celebrate and Support Favorite Causes

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GBK dazzled the 69th Annual Golden Globe nominees and presenters once again before the big night with their always-luxurious Gift Lounge for the Golden Globes, held at the beautiful L’Ermatage Hotel in Beverly Hills. GBK, the recipient of multiple BizBash Awards for “Best Gift Bag,†presented to its private list of invited celebrities, VIPs, and media the opportunity to enjoy an elite environment with gifts, beauty services and hors’ d’oeuvres while tending to its charitable causes.

Janina Gavankar “True Blood,†Joe Mantegna “Criminal Mindsâ€, Lauren Bowles “True Blood†Mayim Bialik “The Big Bang Theoryâ€

GBK’s 2012 Golden Globes Lounge celebrity guests included nominees, presenters and guests such as  Callie Thorne “Necessary Roughness†(Best performance by an Actress in a TV series – Drama) Damian Lewis “Homeland†(Best performance by an Actor in a TV series – Drama). Ben Schwartz “Parks and Recreation†Betsy Brandt “Breaking Badâ€, Janina Gavankar “True Blood,†Joe Mantegna “Criminal Mindsâ€, Lauren Bowles “True Blood†Mayim Bialik “The Big Bang Theory†and many more…

Callie Thorne “Necessary Roughness†(Best performance by an Actress in a TV series – Drama) Damian Lewis “Homeland†(Best performance by an Actor in a TV series – Drama). Ben Schwartz “Parks and Recreation†Betsy Brandt “Breaking Badâ€

“This season’s GBK Gift Lounge is filled with premium sponsors, supporting celebrities and a wealth of media which will once again support “good will“ while enjoying a true Hollywood experience. “GBK will be making a donation to Clinton Global Initiative for this event and a local education fund in FIJI,†says Gavin Keilly, CEO of GBK Productions.

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GBK’s sponsors include a wide range of creative, luxurious and select companies who will share their products and accomplishments with industry taste makers and celebrities while giving back to a greater causes such as poverty and education.
Sponsors include:

Air Pacific  gifted a round trip ticket for two for all Nominees and Presenters to FIJI. They will be staying at one of the exclusive 5 Star Island Resorts, including: Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, Vomo Fiji Island Resort, or Tadrai Fiji Island Resort.

5Star Responder, by greatcall  is a first-of-its-kind wireless, portable device that is an easy, convenient, and affordable way to better protect yourself or those closest to you, at home or on the go. By simply pressing the button on the Responder, users are immediately connected to highly-trained Certified Response Agents who will identify them and their location, conference in family or friends, dispatch 9-1-1 emergency services, access a nurse, or provide any additional assistance, if needed.

The Artisan Group is an exclusive close-knit community of talented artisans, who showcase a broad spectrum of specialties, including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery and paper goods; crocheted apparel; children’s tutus, apparel and toys; ceramics; purses and totes; hand-poured candles; book binding and journals; illustrations and paintings; hand-dyed scarves; fine art photography; hair accessories; pet apparel and toys; and woodworking products. They collectively provide lovely samplings of their beautifully handcrafted products to celebrities and members of the press at major award show luxury Gift Lounges leading up to The Academy Awards*, The Golden Globes*, and The Primetime Emmys* All handcrafted jewelry, stationery, photography, art and other products. These are true artists that use their talent to bring magic to your everyday.

The Fresh Diet  Created by a Le Cordon Bleu Institute-trained chef, The Fresh Diet is fresh, gourmet meals and snacks delivered to you daily! They make watching your weight or losing weight effortless. Anl the time and money you save shopping and cooking is worth it. Try it yourself. No cooking, no prep, no dishes! That, is priceless in and of itself. The Fresh Diet gifted celebrities  free trials of premium healthy at-home meal delivery service, and they are all thrilled to try it.

GBK’s Gavin Keilly and “Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet

Glymed Plus® Advanced Aesthetics gifted The GlyMed Plus FOR MEN Essentials Travel Kit & DNA Reset Face & Neck Cream, among others of her amazing line. For over 20 years, GlyMed Plus® has been a renowned leader in the skin care industry. Christine Heathman, Master Aesthetician, CEO and Founder of GlyMed Plus and the GlyMed Plus Institute of Skin Science™ has been practicing clinical esthetics for over 25 years and offers a complete range of Professional Only products, combining technologically advanced ingredients with certified organic botanicals to produce amazing results.

RevitaLash ADVANCED Newly formulated RevitaLash ADVANCED; eyelash conditioner that lengthens and thickens eyelashes. Introducing a new hair product; Hair by RevitaLash a conditioner that gives you thicker and fuller hair. Also RevitaLash Mascara and Perfect Primer that helps mascara adhere better to eyelashes and enhances eye color. RevitaLash works!

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Centerville Pie Co.  A Centerville Pie Company signature Chicken Pie made with over a pound of chicken meat, covered in savory gravy & wrapped in a hand-rolled flaky crust. Centerville Pie Co. is a charitable organization that supplies jobs to women who are disabled.

Crizal® See Better, Look Better, Feel Better: Crizal No-Glare lenses are the market leader of No-Glare (Anti-Reflective) ophthalmic lenses. Celebrities received No-Glare Lenses Designer Sunglasses with Crizal SunShield™ No-Glare Lenses. Brands include Fendi, Prada, and Burberry.

Bread Basket Cake Company  served celebrities Chocolate fudge and French vanilla cream-filled dessert topped with a raspberry. The Bread Basket uses only the finest culinary products available, including fresh berries from local farms, pure Belgian chocolate, authentic French whipped cream, and top-shelf liquors. The created the beautiful Golden Globes-inspired cake which was on display in the center of the suite.

Gavin Keilly with Shallene Woodley

Ajinomoto North America, Inc. Glysom™  is a safe, effective, scientifically-proven and physician-distributed dietary supplement for deeper, sounder and more satisfying sleep without morning drowsiness that leaves you fully refreshed for the day ahead.

Cocopotamus Chocolate  Handmade Cocopotamus dark chocolate fudge truffles in different delicious flavors.

DNA Imprints   – A canvas print transformed from a celebrities DNA and married to stunning colors. Anyone can go to their website and find out how they can submit their DNA to turn it into art!

G Wear  Eclectic, hand-sewn, one of a kind woman’s tee shirts and scarves with design appliqués made from recycled tee shirt materials. Great fabrics, comfort and great designs!

Voskos Greek Yogurt – Award winning Greek yogurt presenting YoGreek which is a mix of delicious Voskos Greek yogurt & crunch!

TC Intimates upidintimates.com   Today’s shape wear for today’s activities, work, play or an evening out. Shaping that leaves you looking sleek, smooth and comfortable. Great brand.

Haan Therapeutics Latest innovation in Anti-Aging skin care: Romi Beauty gifted their new digital makeup product, and the results you get from this is simply incredibly flawless looking skin. With their Digital Foundation, an electronic foundation application system that mimics the stippling technique used by makeup artists to blend makeup into the skin but at a rate of 5,000 times per minute, it applies the foundation ampoule contains a primer, concealer, foundation and powder. Brilliant!

Glysom This year’s Golden Globes received the gift of sleep quality. Glysomâ„¢, the latest breakthrough in amino acid and sleep research and the first Japanese nutraceutical product to be showcased at the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge, in Beverly Hills, CA this past weekend. Allowing Hollywood’s dream makers to take full advantage of their precious hours of rest each night, Glysomâ„¢ attracted nominees and presenters such as Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), Dot-Marie Jones (Glee), Chris McDonald (Harry’s Law), Shanola Hampton (Shameless) and Kristi Lauren (I Hate My Teenage Daughter).

Actress Morena Baccarin and Gavin Keilly

The Comphy Co.  The chosen favorite for micro-fiber bedding; by leading resorts, spas and celebrities nationwide. Especially important is that their sheets and pillow cases are dust-mite resistant!

Exclusive Sedan Service   Gifted a gift certificate worth $100 for chauffeured luxury ground transportation which can be used anywhere in the LA metro area.

Bota Box are premium, award winning wines in 3L box and 500ml tetra pack, convenient, portable and environmentally friendly packages.

Robert Graham  Presenting X Collection by Robert Graham, the newest men’s sportswear line by Robert Graham.

Macadamia Natural Oil   Stylish canteen shoulder bag containing Healing Oil Treatment, Deep Repair Masque, Rejuvenating Shampoo and Oil infused comb, all you need to quench your hair needs. You’ll find you get beautiful results, almost as if with this product, you’ve found the missing link!

Mojo Boost International Gentech Pharmaceutical  Mojo Boost & Mojo Chill – Gives you the energy you need to sustain, and the relaxation you need when it’s time to unwind. PhenTabz were gifted as well -  highly effective weight loss pills without the prescription =  fast, effective, safe weight loss.

NVEY ECO  A collection of high performance, long lasting pure organic makeup from Australia, formulated without the use of chemical ingredients such as petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances.

Hayari Parfums   First French Fragrance Floral Oriental for women by Hayari. The Hayari Couture collections of evening wear and wedding apparel created by designer Nabil Hayari are direct from Paris seen at the GBK Gifting Lounge for the 69th annual Golden Globes for the first time.  The gowns, each a “one-of-a-kind†piece handmade in the Paris Atelier were shown to guests like Callie Thorn, Elizabeth McGovern, Mirelle Enos, Cheryl Burke, Candace Cameron Bure, Cynthia, Lana Parnilla (who loved the black display gown) Sasha Piertse, Karina Smirnoff, Addai-Robinson, Erica Durance, Janine Gavankar and Jennifer Love-Hewitt, just to name a few.

Sandra Brooks Collection  Handcrafted one-of-a-kind gemstone and pearl jewelry for men and women, creating juxtapositions of organic elements and glitz, modern and traditional, casual and formal elegance.

Sparkling ICE  Naturally flavored sparkling mountain spring water, zero calories with essential vitamins and antioxidants.

Earths Berries   An environmentally friendly, organic cleaner that helps keep your whole home clean and safe.

eos Products  Highly moisturizing, delightfully packaged skin care products, including lip balms, hand lotions, body lotions, and shaving cream.

Tweezerman  Preview of the new Fashion Color Slant Tweezer – in Geranium (launching in May) and their beloved ProCurl Curler.

VIE® Magazine sets itself apart as a high-gloss publication focusing on human interest stories and celebrating the “people and places.â€

Adult Chocolate Milk is a premium, pour-and-serve vodka-based cocktail with a unique taste and retro-chic appeal that was launched in 2009 by busy moms and lifelong friends Tracy Reinhardt and Nikki Halbur.

AquaHydrate Purified and refreshing, AquaHydrate is uniquely fortified and engineered to replenish the body differently than traditional bottled water. Raised to an alkaline pH of 9+, and then fortified with electrolytes and minerals it is the water for people who know and can appreciate the difference. Gifted gift certificates for 1 year supply of their water.

GBK, formerly GBK Productions, is a luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company, specializing in entertainment marketing integration. Formed in 2000 by Gavin Keilly, the company’s Founder and CEO, GBK consists of five divisions: GBK Celebrity Gifting, GBK Special Events, GBK Weddings, GBK Charitable Consulting and GBK Marketing/Public Relations. Widely known in the entertainment industry for bringing that little extra something into the Gifting Lounge environment, GBK offers its clients a full range of marketing services.

For more information on Gavin B. Keilly (CEO), Carla Domen (VP) or GBK, please go to: www.GBKProductions.com.

Celebrities who attended the GBK gift lounge included:

    •    Ali Fedotowski “The Bachelorette,†“The Bachelor"

    •    Alicia Witt  "Friday Night Lights"

    •    Amanda Righetti  “The Mentalist†(Grace Van Pelt) 

    •    Angus T. Jones  “Two and a Half Menâ€

    •    Anthony Anderson  “Scream 4†(Dept. Perkins)

    •    Bailee Madison  “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark†(Sally), “Just Go with Itâ€

    •    Barrett Foa  “NCIS: Los Angeles†(Eric Beal)

    •    Beau Willimon  “The Ides of March†(Best Screenplay - Motion Picture)

    •    Ben Schwartz   “Parks and Recreation†(Jean-Ralphio)

    •    Beth Riesgraf  “Leverage†(Parker)

    •    Betsy Brandt   “Breaking Bad†(Marie Schrader)

    •    BooBoo Stewart  “Twilight†movie series (Seth)

    •    Callie Thorne   “Necessary Roughness†(Best performance by an Actress in a TV series - Drama)

    •    Camille Grammar   "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"

    •    Candace Cameron Bure   “Make It or Break It†(Summer Van Horne)

    •    Carly Craig   “Hall Pass†“Role Models†(Connie)

    •    Cheryl Burke   “Dancing with the Stars†(professional dancer)

    •    Chris McDonald   “Harry’s Law†(Tommy Jefferson)

    •    Chris Noth   "Sex and the City" "The Good Wife"

    •    Christopher Heyerdahl   “Twilight†movie series

    •    Connor Paolo   "Revenge" (Declan Porter)

    •    Cynthia Addai Robinson   “Spartacus: Vengeance†(Naevia), “Colombianaâ€

    •    Damian Lewis  “Homeland†(Best performance by an Actor in a TV series - Drama)

    •    Damian McGinty   “Glee†(show nominated for Best TV series - Comedy or Musical)

    •    David Banner   “Stomp the Yard 2: Homecomingâ€

    •    Dot-Marie Jones   “Glee†(show nominated for Best TV series - Comedy or Musical) 

    •    Eden Sher   “The Middle†(Sue Heck)

    •    Elizabeth McGovern  “Downton Abbey†(Best performance by anActress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV)

    •    Eric Stonestreet   “Modern Family†(Best performance by an Actor in a supporting role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for TV)

    •    Erica Durance   “Smallville†(Lois Lane)

    •    Gabriel Mann   "Revenge" (Nolan)

    •    Garrett Backstrom   “The Motel Life†(Jerry Lee)

    •    Helen McCrory   “Hugo†(Film nominated for Best Motion Picture-Drama)

    •    Hill Harper   “CSI: NY†(Dr. Sheldon Hawkes)

    •    India De Beaufort   “Jane by Design†(India)

    •    Iqbal Theba   “Glee†(show nominated for Best TV series - Comedy or Musical) (Principal Figgins)

    •    Janina Gavankar  “True Blood,†(Luna Garza)

    •    Jason Isaacs   “Abduction,†(Kevin), “Harry Potter†movie series

    •    Jason Olive   Tyler Perry’s “For Better Or Worse (Joseph)

    •    Jennifer Love Hewitt   “The Client List,†"Ghost Whisperer"

    •    Jennifer Carpenter   "Dexter"

    •    Jeremy Irons   “The Borgias†(Best performance by An Actor in a TV series - Drama)

    •    Jessica Parker Kennedy   “The Secret Circle†(Melissa Glaser)

    •    Jim Rash   “The Descendants†(Best Screenplay - Motion Picture)

    •    Joe Mantegna   “Criminal Minds†(David Rossi)

    •    Josh Sussman   “Glee†(show nominated for Best TV series - Comedy or Musical) (Jacob Ben Israel)

    •    Julie Benz   “A Gifted Man†(Christina), "No Ordinary Familyâ€

    •    Karina Smirnoff  “Dancing with the Stars†(professional dancer)

    •    Kathryn Joosten   “Desperate Housewivesâ€

    •    Katie Leclerc   ABC’s “Switched at Birth†(Daphne Vasquez)

    •    Kristi Lauren   “I Hate My Teenage Daughter†(Sophie)

    •    Lana Parrilla   “Once Upon a Time†(Evil Queen)

    •    Lauren Bowles   “True Blood†(Holly)

    •    Leslie David Baker   "The Office"

    •    Mark Feuerstein   "Royal Pains"

    •    Mayim Bialik   “The Big Bang Theory†(Amy Farrah Fowler)

    •    Melissa Rauch   “The Big Bang Theory† (Bernadette)

    •    Mireille Enos   “The Killing†(Best performance by an Actress in a TV series - Drama)

    •    Morena Baccarin  “Homeland†(show nominated for Best TV series - Drama)

    •    Nat Faxon   “The Descendants†(Best Screenplay - Motion Picture)

    •    Natasha Henstridge  "The Secret Circle"

    •    Nick Wechsler  “Revenge†(Jack Porter)

    •    Pat O’Brien  “Fox Sports Radio†(host)

    •    Rachael Crow  "X-Factor"

    •    Raphael Sbarge  “Once Upon a Time†(Jiminy Cricket)

    •    Reno Wilson  “Mike and Molly†(Officer Carl McMillan)

    •     Reshma Shetty   “Royal Pains†(Divya Katdare)

    •    Rex Lee   “Suburgatory†(Mr. Wolfe), “Entourage†(Lloyd Lee)

    •    Rico Rodriguez    “Modern Family†(show nominated for Best TV series - Comedy or Musical) (Manny Delgado)

    •    RJ Mitte   “Breaking Bad†(Walter White Jr.)

    •    Samantha Harris   “Entertainment Tonight†(correspondent)

    •    Sarah Drew   “Grey’s Anatomy†(Dr. April Kepner)

    •    Sasha Pieterse   “Pretty Little Liars†(Alison)

    •    Shailene Woodley   “The Descendants†Best performance by an Actress in a motion picture)

    •    Shanola Hampton   “Shameless†(Veronica Fisher)

    •    Steven Yeun   “The Walking Dead†(Glenn)

    •    Thomas Gibson   “Criminal Minds†(Aaron Hotchner), “Dharma & Greg†(Greg)

    •    Thomas Jane   “Hung†(Best performance by an Actor in a TV series-Comedy or Musical)

    •    Tinsel Korey   “Twilight†movie series (Emily)

    •    Tony Denison   “The Closer†(Lt. Andy Flynn)

    •    Zach Woods   “The Office†(Gabe Lewis)

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